Project Manager - ERP

About the Company

Strata Information Group (SIG) is a trusted leader in higher‑education technology consulting, supporting colleges and universities with ERP/SIS modernization, digital transformation, CRM, cybersecurity, and strategic advisory services. As a long‑standing and deeply embedded partner within the higher‑education sector, SIG brings together technical depth, operational insight, and a culture rooted in integrity, collaboration, and exceptional client service. Our heritage is built on hands‑on expertise, genuine relationships, and a commitment to delivering value with humility and excellence—values that continue to define us as we scale.

About the Role

Imagine shaping the future of higher education with your project management expertise focused on ERP and Student Information System (SIS) initiatives. We have an exciting upcoming opening for a strategic-thinking Project Manager ready to join our trailblazing team. Dive into a world of innovation where your skills drive tech-enabled projects that empower colleges and universities nationwide. At SIG, you’ll be part of a dynamic remote organization, collaborating with clients across the country and making a tangible impact. Ready for a journey that takes you places? Your path to making a difference starts here. Join us in our mission to solve problems and enable educational institutions to flourish. This is a remote position; qualified candidates must live and be eligible to work in the USA. Some travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day execution of complex ERP and Student Information System (SIS) implementation projects from project initiation through post go-live support.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies that align with project goals and client objectives.
• Monitor project budgets, scope, and timelines, proactively identifying variances and recommending corrective actions when needed.
• Coordinate and manage SIG consulting resources across multiple project workstreams in partnership with the PMO Director.
• Ensure client project teams are appropriately staffed, engaged, and accountable for completing assigned implementation activities and deliverables.
• Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and status reviews to maintain momentum, resolve barriers, and drive decision-making.
• Track project progress, manage action items, and provide regular, accurate status reporting to project sponsors, steering committees, and key stakeholders.
• Proactively identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating concerns early and developing mitigation strategies to minimize project impact.
• Support organizational change readiness by helping clients prepare for new processes, system adoption, and operational transitions associated with ERP implementations.
• Coordinate cross-functional implementation activities, including planning, configuration, testing, training, data-related activities, and go-live preparation.
• Foster strong relationships with client stakeholders while maintaining focus on project objectives, timelines, and successful outcomes.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and in alignment with client expectations and implementation best practices.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of project management experience within Higher Education is a must
• Experience with SaaS implementation is a must-have
• Experience managing the development and implementation of software enhancements, maintenance programs, and new releases of these products
• Exceptional written, oral communication, and critical thinking skills
• Experience in effectively communicating and reporting at the executive level
• Experience using project management tools such as Smartsheet to plan and track large, complex projects
• Ability to organize and lead multiple projects for more than one client simultaneously
• Proven experience serving as a project lead and motivating teams to action
• Experience with Ellucian Banner, Colleague, or other ERP and Student Information Systems
• Ability to travel to client campuses on occasion (up to 25%)

Preferred Skills

• Previous Consulting experience is preferred
• Ideal candidates will hold a PMP certification

Pay and Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 - $115,000 + annual bonus
• Health, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 3 Weeks Vacation, Sick Leave & 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with a 5% Employer Contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development opportunities
• Remote work